Scherbak to be shopped? The coast-to-coast

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WHL

Should the Montreal Canadiens return Nikita Scherbak to Saskatoon, there's a good chance that the 19-year-old Russian's stay with the rebuilding Blades would be short. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix)

Just as in Ontario, authorities in Washington state are examining working conditions of major junior players. We'll see what comes of it. (TSN)

No taking runs at one of the bosses: Vancouver Canucks defenceman Dan Hamhuis and Prince George part-owner practised with the team. (Prince George Citizen)

There is a possibility that the Arizona Coyotes could return Memorial Cup MVP Edgars Kulda to the Edmonton Oil Kings. (Edmonton Journal)

Brew some coffee and tuck into The Pipeline Show's massive season preview: B.C. Division, U.S. Division, Central Division, East Division and everything else. (Coming Down The Pipe!)

OHL

Craig Button's first 'Craig's List' contains an Erie Otters forward who is not named Connor McDavid. Guess who? (TSN)

Sault Ste. Marie's Gabe Guertler is trying to move on and make good after his days with the Minnesota Golden Gophers ended after an impaired-driving arrest: "Obviously, I wish it would have never happened. But I learned what to do and what not to do.” (Sault Star)

The CHL preseason top 10 is exactly what it sounds like, says Josh Brown. (Waterloo Record)

Sudbury is running with four overages; Jeff Giffen explains why utility forward Ray Huether should not be the odd OA out. (Sudbury Star)

Windsor sophomore Ryan Moore is on the cusp of being a top-six forward, writes Jim Parker. (Windsor Star)

Did anyone else notice Barrie's Mackenzie Blackwood is the league's only goalie on NHL Central Scouting's futures list? (Barrie Examiner)

QMJHL

When you remember that Jonathan Drouin averaged 1.67 assists per game last season in Halifax, then it hits home that he probably belongs with the Tampa Bay Lightning. (Tampa Tribune)

In Gatineau, coach Benoit Groulx is hopeful New Jersey Devils-drafted goalie Anthony Brodeur's save percentage will clear the .900 threshold: "It has not happened often in Gatineau." (Le Droit)

The Quebec Remparts' entire season ultimately boils down to four games that are more than eight months away. If that last sentence isn't a reason to shake up the Memorial Cup format, what is? (Le Soleil)

The 'After Anthony Mantha' era in Val-d'Or began with a win. (La Presse)

Just filling out a full roster is a challenge for Charlottetown and other teams with a half-dozen-ish players away at NHL camps. (Charlottetown Guardian)

Will its trip to the Junior Club World Cup give Cape Breton a springboard into the regular season? (Cape Breton Post)

Three years removed from its Memorial Cup win, Shawinigan is hoping to be in the top half of the table. (Le Nouvelliste)

Neate Sager is a writer for Yahoo! Canada Sports. Follow him on Twitter @neatebuzzthenet.